Motrec E-322, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Instructions
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is the responsibility of the owner of this vehicle to ensure that the operator understands the operating
characteristics of this vehicle, and obeys the safety instructions in this manual and ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 & 9
Standards. Do not drive this vehicle unless you are a certified operator as required by OSHA.
BEFORE TURNING ON KEYSWITCH
Set to neutral, set parking brake, check for visible damage, check brake pedal.
AFTER TURNING ON KEYSWITCH
Check safety devices: seat switch, reverse alarm, motion beeper, strobe light, and all other safety devices.
BATTERIES
Never open the battery compartment unless you have received proper training for battery maintenance.
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas that can be ignited by a spark or loose terminal. Battery acid causes severe damage to
eyes or skin. Flush the contaminated area immediately with water. Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area for battery
charging. Most battery chargers come with an electronic control that starts when the charger is plugged and stop when the
battery is fully charged. To interrupt the charging cycle, disconnect the AC-plug, do not disconnect the DC plug.
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR
The green light moves from right to left as batteries are being discharged. When the green light is at the last position on the
left the batteries must be recharged. A flashing light warns the operator that further discharge will damage batteries. See
HOBBS indicator instructions.
EMERGENCY SAFETY DEVICE
The emergency push button or battery disconnect handle, when present, should only be used in case of emergency. Use the
key switch for normal ON/OFF control.
KEYSWITCH
Depress brake pedal and turn the key switch clockwise for on position. Always turn off all switches, set the F/R selector to
neutral, set the parking brake, remove the key before leaving the vehicle.
HORN
Depress the horn button on the steering column or handle bar.
F/R SWITCH
Three positions with neutral at center. Depress the front part of the rocker switch for forward direction. Depress the rear part
of the rocker switch for reverse direction. Always set switch to neutral, turn off all switches, set the parking brake, remove
the key before leaving the vehicle.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
It is designed for right foot operation only, and controls the speed of the vehicle. Apply slowly.
FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
It is designed for right foot operation only. The brake force is proportional to the pressure on the pedal.
PARKING BRAKE
Pull handbrake lever to apply. Never park the vehicle on an incline. Always turn off all switches, set the F/R selector to
neutral, set the parking brake, remove the key before leaving the vehicle.